Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Metro Financial Partners, where we're urgently seeking a Senior Accountant to drive our financial operations forward. This is a critical role for our rapidly expanding Houston office, offering competitive compensation and growth opportunities. You'll be instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting processes including month-end close and financial reporting
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and variance reports
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and SOX regulations
- Lead accounts payable/receivable operations and general ledger maintenance
- Collaborate with auditors during quarterly and annual reviews
- Implement process improvements for financial efficiency
- Mentor junior accounting staff and cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA/CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in public/private sectors
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, SAP, and Excel (including VLOOKUP/PivotTables)
- Demonstrated expertise in month-end closing processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder collaboration